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I began my editorial career as one of the managing editors of a peer-reviewed postgraduate journal for the Arts, called Philament. I've since moved on to children's publishing, where I have been for nearing 5 years. I was Children's Editor at Scholastic Press and Omnibus Books for over four years, before moving over recently to Allen & Unwin, one of Australia's leading independent trade publishers. I specialise in manuscript assessment, structural editing, development editing and copy-editing picture books, junior fiction, middle-grade fiction (ages 10-14) and young adult fiction.

Manuscript assessmentEverything we write has meaning to us, but publishing is a tough business. It's hard to step back from our own writing to decide whether it's ready to share with the world, so it's important to let someone with industry experience and knowledge of current trends to help you assess your work and present it with your best foot forward.

Structural editingBooks need a beginning, middle and an end. The end could be in the beginning. the beginning could be at the end, but whatever combination of the three parts, I can help you map the ins and outs of your writing to showcase it as the best it can possibly be.

Development editingA story always needs to go somewhere and a reader needs to care where it's going. A good story needs a strong narrative arc, character development and identifiable themes to keep those pages turning.

Children's Editor

Scholastic Australia

Portfolio (22 selected works)

From award-winning creator of PIG THE PUG (9781407154985) comes a brand new tale about the world's greediest pug. Pig the Pug is back and this time he is telling great big lies. From shattered vases to stinky parps, when Pig gets into trouble he always blames his long-suffering friend, Trevor. But when Pig comes up with a super sneaky plan to steal all of the tasty treats he pays the price for... read more

From award-winning creator of PIG THE PUG (9781407154985) comes a brand new tale about the world's greediest pug. Pig the Pug is back and this time he is telling great big lies. From shattered vases to stinky parps, when Pig gets into trouble he always blames his long-suffering friend, Trevor. But when Pig comes up with a super sneaky plan to steal all of the tasty treats he pays the price for... read more

Karanda Hooke doesn’t need anybody or anything. On her way to her sixth foster home, a crash leaves her stranded in the outback with only a backpack, a bottle of water and a stained picture of the mother she hasn’t seen in years. This is her chance to escape her old life. There’s only one thing in her way . . . eight-year-old Solomon.

Karanda Hooke doesn’t need anybody or anything. On her way to her sixth foster home, a crash leaves her stranded in the outback with only a backpack, a bottle of water and a stained picture of the mother she hasn’t seen in years. This is her chance to escape her old life. There’s only one thing in her way . . . eight-year-old Solomon.

Tell your lord to beware; the wolves smell danger in the wind...Wolfhaven Castle has been attacked, and only four escape capture... Tom, trained to scrub pots, not fight; Elanor, the lord's daughter; Sebastian, a knight in training; and Quinn, the witch's apprentice.Somehow, if they are to save their people, these unlikely heroes must find four magical beasts from legend and awaken the sleepin... read more

Tell your lord to beware; the wolves smell danger in the wind...Wolfhaven Castle has been attacked, and only four escape capture... Tom, trained to scrub pots, not fight; Elanor, the lord's daughter; Sebastian, a knight in training; and Quinn, the witch's apprentice.Somehow, if they are to save their people, these unlikely heroes must find four magical beasts from legend and awaken the sleepin... read more

Hunted by Lord Mortlake, Tom, Quinn, Elanor and Sebastian flee for cover. The unicorn leads them into the darkness of the Witchwood where the wolves howl. In the ancient wood, the four children meet the mysterious blind witch Wilda. She seems to help them on their quest, but can she be trusted? Danger surrounds, but there’s no time to lose. The four unlikely heroes must find the griffin, drago... read more

Hunted by Lord Mortlake, Tom, Quinn, Elanor and Sebastian flee for cover. The unicorn leads them into the darkness of the Witchwood where the wolves howl. In the ancient wood, the four children meet the mysterious blind witch Wilda. She seems to help them on their quest, but can she be trusted? Danger surrounds, but there’s no time to lose. The four unlikely heroes must find the griffin, drago... read more

After escaping the bog-men in the wilds of the Witchwood, Sebastian, Quinn, Elanor and Tom journey south on their impossible quest. Sebastian and Elanor seek help from Crowthorne Castle, but both allies and enemies will reveal themselves. Tom and Quinn venture into the mysterious moors...where a hideous beast lies waiting.

After escaping the bog-men in the wilds of the Witchwood, Sebastian, Quinn, Elanor and Tom journey south on their impossible quest. Sebastian and Elanor seek help from Crowthorne Castle, but both allies and enemies will reveal themselves. Tom and Quinn venture into the mysterious moors...where a hideous beast lies waiting.

Quinn, Sebastian, Elanor and Tom have found a dragon and conquered the dreaded Beast of Blackmoor Bog. Only one item remains on their impossible quest—the scale of a sea-serpent. Now they must journey to the drowned kingdom, where they will face their deadliest challenge yet. And there they will uncover the truth behind all that has happened . . . the truth that will change everything.

Quinn, Sebastian, Elanor and Tom have found a dragon and conquered the dreaded Beast of Blackmoor Bog. Only one item remains on their impossible quest—the scale of a sea-serpent. Now they must journey to the drowned kingdom, where they will face their deadliest challenge yet. And there they will uncover the truth behind all that has happened . . . the truth that will change everything.

Do not lose faith. Remember the words of the story, remember the words of the spell... Quinn, Sebastian, Elanor and Tom have defeated the black witch Githa and found the last crucial piece of the prophecy — the sea serpent’s scale. Back now at Wolfhaven, they search desperately through the castle crypts for the sleeping heroes, who they hope will save them all ... before the dark moon rises an... read more

Do not lose faith. Remember the words of the story, remember the words of the spell... Quinn, Sebastian, Elanor and Tom have defeated the black witch Githa and found the last crucial piece of the prophecy — the sea serpent’s scale. Back now at Wolfhaven, they search desperately through the castle crypts for the sleeping heroes, who they hope will save them all ... before the dark moon rises an... read more

Weir?s back and SUPER weird! And guess what? FiDo the sausage-dog is SUPER weird too. Perfect! Dad?s training to become a firefighter, while Weir?s busy with Pet Day! Will FiDo and Blockhead freeze-up or find fame? It won?t be easy . . . but it will be funny!

Weir?s back and SUPER weird! And guess what? FiDo the sausage-dog is SUPER weird too. Perfect! Dad?s training to become a firefighter, while Weir?s busy with Pet Day! Will FiDo and Blockhead freeze-up or find fame? It won?t be easy . . . but it will be funny!

Weir’s back and TOTALLY WEIRD! The Camp Kangaroo Challenge is on, and Weir’s team is up against Bella and the new kid, who has the coolest name ever . . . HANS SOME! Yep, that’s really his name! Weir Do vs Hans Some! It won’t be easy . . . but it will be funny!

Weir’s back and TOTALLY WEIRD! The Camp Kangaroo Challenge is on, and Weir’s team is up against Bella and the new kid, who has the coolest name ever . . . HANS SOME! Yep, that’s really his name! Weir Do vs Hans Some! It won’t be easy . . . but it will be funny!

Whatever is coming, we’ll face it together, as a family. As long as we’re together, we'll be okay. For Miri and her family, life in Warsaw is full of simple joys. The smell of freshly baked challah, the promise of summer holidays, and Fridays when everyone comes together to celebrate the Sabbath. But when the Germans march into Warsaw with their campaign of hatred against the Jews, Miri and he... read more

Whatever is coming, we’ll face it together, as a family. As long as we’re together, we'll be okay. For Miri and her family, life in Warsaw is full of simple joys. The smell of freshly baked challah, the promise of summer holidays, and Fridays when everyone comes together to celebrate the Sabbath. But when the Germans march into Warsaw with their campaign of hatred against the Jews, Miri and he... read more

It really all started with The Pain. He officially came into my life exactly nine weeks and one day before our Year Ten Graduation Dance. And despite my very best efforts to wipe the day from my mind, I can still remember it clearly. It was a Friday. The thirteenth day of the month. Notice anything there? Maggie Butt is facing not only a stranger taking over her mother’s life but her own as we... read more

It really all started with The Pain. He officially came into my life exactly nine weeks and one day before our Year Ten Graduation Dance. And despite my very best efforts to wipe the day from my mind, I can still remember it clearly. It was a Friday. The thirteenth day of the month. Notice anything there? Maggie Butt is facing not only a stranger taking over her mother’s life but her own as we... read more

Pip has one clue about the whereabouts of her birth mother, Cass - an old postcard from Beautiful Byron Bay. She's been settled with the Brownings, who are planning to adopt her-at least, that's until Pip gets into trouble once again! Now, Pip is sure she won't find a home with the Brownings. There's only one place she might belong, and that's with her mother. With her faithful hound Houdini b... read more

Pip has one clue about the whereabouts of her birth mother, Cass - an old postcard from Beautiful Byron Bay. She's been settled with the Brownings, who are planning to adopt her-at least, that's until Pip gets into trouble once again! Now, Pip is sure she won't find a home with the Brownings. There's only one place she might belong, and that's with her mother. With her faithful hound Houdini b... read more

I was ten years old when my parents were killed by pirates. This did not bother me as much as you might think - I hardly knew my parents.Bronte Mettlestone's parents ran away to have adventures when she was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her Aunt Isabelle and the Butler. She's had a perfectly pleasant childhood of afternoon teas and riding lessons - and no adventures, thank you very much.... read more

I was ten years old when my parents were killed by pirates. This did not bother me as much as you might think - I hardly knew my parents.Bronte Mettlestone's parents ran away to have adventures when she was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her Aunt Isabelle and the Butler. She's had a perfectly pleasant childhood of afternoon teas and riding lessons - and no adventures, thank you very much.... read more

Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play - until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly ...A timely tale about enjoying the little things in life from award-winning author Margaret Wild.

Amy's family is speedy! They are always in such a rush that there is no time to talk or play - until the afternoon Amy brings home a sloth. Then things start changing very, very slowly ...A timely tale about enjoying the little things in life from award-winning author Margaret Wild.

"Today. Is. Dinosaur. Day!" I roared. "Today is Aunt Daisy's wedding," said Mum. "And Nellie, you're the flower girl, remember?""But I can't be a flower girl today," I said. "I'm a dinosaur."Mum, Dad and baby Riley are all busy getting ready for Aunt Daisy's wedding and no one has time to listen to Nellie. But Nellie can't wear her flower girl dress today. Today, she's a dinosaur.Luckily Nelli... read more

"Today. Is. Dinosaur. Day!" I roared. "Today is Aunt Daisy's wedding," said Mum. "And Nellie, you're the flower girl, remember?""But I can't be a flower girl today," I said. "I'm a dinosaur."Mum, Dad and baby Riley are all busy getting ready for Aunt Daisy's wedding and no one has time to listen to Nellie. But Nellie can't wear her flower girl dress today. Today, she's a dinosaur.Luckily Nelli... read more

A war that will fuel her. A bond that will destroy her.Emelina Flores has come home to Ruina. After rescuing her sister Olivia from imprisonment in rival kingdom Lera, Em and Olivia together have devised a plan that will rebuild Ruina to its former glory.But just because Em and Olivia are out of Lera doesn't mean they are safe. Their actions over the past year have had consequences, and they a... read more

A war that will fuel her. A bond that will destroy her.Emelina Flores has come home to Ruina. After rescuing her sister Olivia from imprisonment in rival kingdom Lera, Em and Olivia together have devised a plan that will rebuild Ruina to its former glory.But just because Em and Olivia are out of Lera doesn't mean they are safe. Their actions over the past year have had consequences, and they a... read more

Dear Best Friend,I can already tell that I will hate everyone but you.Sincerely,Ava Helmer(that brunette who won't leave you aloneWe're still in the same room, you weirdo.Stop crying.GSo begins a series of texts and emails sent between two best friends, Ava and Gen, as they head off to their first semesters of college on opposite sides of the country. From first loves to weird roommates, heart... read more

Dear Best Friend,I can already tell that I will hate everyone but you.Sincerely,Ava Helmer(that brunette who won't leave you aloneWe're still in the same room, you weirdo.Stop crying.GSo begins a series of texts and emails sent between two best friends, Ava and Gen, as they head off to their first semesters of college on opposite sides of the country. From first loves to weird roommates, heart... read more

Once more, Annalie, Will, Essie and Pod set out on the Sunfish to look for Spinner - their only clue a coded list Spinner left behind, naming four scientists who were once his colleagues on a top-secret project.When a terrible storm separates the crew and almost wrecks the boat, Will and Essie must use all their courage and ingenuity to try and make their way back to the others. Meanwhile, Pod... read more

Once more, Annalie, Will, Essie and Pod set out on the Sunfish to look for Spinner - their only clue a coded list Spinner left behind, naming four scientists who were once his colleagues on a top-secret project.When a terrible storm separates the crew and almost wrecks the boat, Will and Essie must use all their courage and ingenuity to try and make their way back to the others. Meanwhile, Pod... read more

Annalie and Will's father, Spinner, is still on the run from the Admiralty. With their friends, Essie and Pod, and the talking parrot, Graham, their journey has taken them through dangerous waters, ferocious storms and marooned on abandoned islands. They've come heartbreakingly close to Spinner, only to be driven apart once again by their old nemesis, Beckett. While the Sunfishcrew loses preci... read more

Annalie and Will's father, Spinner, is still on the run from the Admiralty. With their friends, Essie and Pod, and the talking parrot, Graham, their journey has taken them through dangerous waters, ferocious storms and marooned on abandoned islands. They've come heartbreakingly close to Spinner, only to be driven apart once again by their old nemesis, Beckett. While the Sunfishcrew loses preci... read more

Radhiah has 4 reviews

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Radhiah is very flexible and accommodating. She was willing to work around my tight time frames and offered some fantastic advice for restructuring the first part of my manuscript which helped it flow much better. She is very responsive and willing to answer questions after the job has been completed, too. A great choice for structural/developmental and copy editing.

Radhiah went above and beyond what I requested in the services I contracted her for. She was professional and swift in her delivery. I enjoyed the collaboration. She was exceptional in recognizing where my story needed a little extra assistance. What's great is I was only looking for a copy edit and got so much more. I thank her for all of her help in making my manuscript a better experience fo...